Deeper. Farther into the black unknown of space. There is no other path, no way for the lost to go, save forward. Admiral Terrance Compton’s fleet is cut off from Earth, deep in the heart of the enemy First Imperium. A third of his people have died in the year his force had been fleeing from its enemies, but he is as determined as ever to find a new home for his people, a way to save his wartorn fleet

His people are running low on everything—food, ammunition, fuel, and the brutal enemy is in relentless pursuit, marshaling all its vast resources to track down and destroy the human refugees. Compton must find a way to replenish his dwindling stores, while avoiding the massive enemy forces hunting his fleet from system to system.

Compton seeks an escape, a refuge for his exhausted spacers from the relentless pursuit of their enemies. But they are about to find far more than that, as they discover the truth of the distant past, and a glimpse of a new future that lies before them. What they learn will shake all they believe…and force them to reconsider who they are. And what victory would look like.

The fight has just begun…and the stakes are even higher than any of them had imagined.

Crimson Worlds Refugees Reading Order

Into the Darkness (Book One)Shadows of the Gods (Book Two)Revenge of the Ancients (Book Three)Winds of Vengeance (Book Four)Storm of Vengeance (Book Five) - Coming 2018

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About the Author

He currently lives in New York City and has been reading science fiction and fantasy for just about as long as he has been reading. My tastes are fairly varied and eclectic, but his favorites are military and dystopian science fiction and epic fantasy, usually a little bit gritty.

He write a lot of science fiction with military themes, but also other SF and some fantasy as well. He likes complex characters and lots of backstory and action. He thinks world-building is the heart of science fiction and fantasy, and since that is what he has always been drawn to as a reader, that is what he writes.

Volume 2 of a trilogy continues to build momentum. Compton and his remaining fleet have left Earth 2 and continue to transit via warp gates further and further into First Imperium space.

Stopping occasionally to explore planets that are uninhabited and are rotting away. Where did the population go ? The material in the ruins still shine as if brand new yet the ruins shout thousands of years of decay ?

Even further away from Earth 2 the ruins are showing signs of battles. Tremendous battles and they trip a hidden alarm sending Imperium battle bots against the landed crew.

The First Imperium Regent (computer) has found them and plots how to defeat this pesky species.

Trapped behind enemy lines the force commanded by Admiral Compton have to find a way to survive. They are running low on fuel, food, weapons and ships. They are essentially surrounded by the forces of the First Imperium with no way to escape or to survive.....

This is an action filled military Sci-Fi book that held my attention from the beginning to the end. Jay Allan's books are just getting better and better for me and I have read and enjoyed them all. I liked this story and I rated it at 5 stars. I don't want to have any story spoilers so I'll stop here. If you have been reading this series of books then this one answers a lot of questions. It is a good book!

To paraphrase a famous quote, this book is comprised of chapters of boredom punctuated by paragraphs of extreme tedium. As others have noted, the author heavily pads the story with lengthy passages of introspection, self-doubt, and remorse on the part of the main characters. Even the space battles which offer opportunities for excitement are spoiled by being repetitive fighter runs followed by missile fests followed by energy weapon barrages followed by close-in plasma "shotgun" weaponry. About the only interesting parts involve the brilliant fleet scientist trying to pry into the secrets of advanced First Imperium technology. In sum, I can't recommend this series to anyone unless you are looking for something to read on a very slow boat to Alpha Centauri.

This is another great addition to this series and look forward to the trek through space to tackle the Regent. I truly appreciate the author maintaining the characters from the other series as it gives the story depth and with the split it also allows for twists that were not previously possible. Mr. Allen has a great writing style that can be fast and lethargic but at the appropriate times which lends to a steady read.Looking forward to all of your next additions Mr. Forbes.

It took awhile but now the action is fast and furious. The human refugees, marooned on the far side of a gate from Earth and their friends and families, have encountered an unexpected ally and learned astonishing things about mankind's origins. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Absolutely loved this book! Mr. Allan has the touch for writing a great story. The characters seem like old friends and I agonize with each decision to be made and every challenge to be met. These books get me totally involved and wishing I could read faster so I can know my new friend are holding up. Highly recommend the entire series, you can't go wrong!

I was hooked on the Crimson Worlds series after reading the first book. The original series was fantastic! When the original series ended, the warp gate to the First Imperium had been disrupted, with Admiral Compton trapped on the wrong side of the gate.

Thus begins two new Crimson Worlds series - Refugees and Successors. Refugees deals with the First Imperium side of the warp gate and Successors deals with the human side. My first impression was that the Successors series was the better of the two. However, this book has changed my mind. Without giving any of the plot away, I can say that you will learn a lot more about the First Imperium, and discoveries are made that will definitely get your attention. This book was definitely a step up from the previous book in this series.

If you haven't read the preceding books, you should read them first, starting with the original Crimson Worlds series. Otherwise, it will be difficult to understand, much less enjoy, this book. If you have read the preceding books, what are you waiting for? Buy this book!!

I did not enjoy this book as much as his previous Crimson story. Though all our favorite characters were back but the Imperium was on their trail. Near the end the not only threw a screw ball (I mean nuts) out of know where. Plus, with out giving away anything, but, the end was predictable.